The UFC is gearing up to host it’s first event in Baku on June 21st and the event has it’s main event. Today, the promotion announced that former light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill (12-3, 1 NC) will look to get back in the win column as he takes on former title challenger Khalil Rountree (13-6).
Khalil Rountree is undoubtedly one of most interesting light heavyweight fighters on the UFC roster. In his last outing, he faced the former champion Alex Pereira and gave him a solid fight, getting the attention of fight fans.
Former light heavyweight title challenger Khalil Rountree Jr. was slated to face former champion Jamahal Hill in the UFC Kansas City main event on April 26, but an injury forced Hill out of the fight. The fight promotion made the announcement on Tuesday and revealed a new main event for the fight card.
Magomed Ankalaev is continuing his verbal onslaught on all doubters after winning the UFC light-heavyweight title. Newly-crowned champion Ankalaev has already taken aim at former champions Jiri Prochazka and Jon Jones since dethroning Alex Pereira at the T-Mobile Arena on Saturday night.
Alex Pereira knew he'd have to go to hell and back to beat Khalil Rountree Jr. Pereira stood as a massive betting favorite in his last fight at UFC 307, many believing Rountree would be another quick night in the office for the UFC light heavyweight champion after he took out the likes of Jiri Prochazka and Jamahal Hill inside two rounds.
The UFC is returning to Kansas City on April 26th and tonight they announced a banger of a main event. Former light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill (12-3, 1 NC) will look to get back in the win column as he takes on former title challenger Khalil Rountree (13-6).
Khalil Rountree Jr has been offered the chance of redemption by one of his former foes as he looks to return to the Octagon. The last time Khalil Rountree Jr stepped into the Octagon was last October when he stepped in to try and dethrone Alex Pereira.
Khalil Rountree Jr. has decided to use the layoff following his UFC title bid against Alex Pereira as an opportunity to show off his musical talents. Currently
One month removed from UFC 307, Khalil Rountree Jr. is still healing up from his epic title fight with Alex Pereira. A member of the UFC roster since 2016
Khalil Rountree Jr. and light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira clashed heads for four intense rounds at UFC 307. Rountree recently revealed that he received some “really cool” messages from UFC superstar Conor McGregor after his brutal TKO loss.
Khalil Rountree put on his career-best performance last weekend at UFC 307. The American fighter went toe to toe against Alex Pereira and pushed the light heavyweight champion to his limits.
This past Saturday in the main event of UFC 307, the light heavyweight title was on the line. Alex Pereira (12-2) was taking on arguably his toughest striking challenge in the light heavyweight division in Khalil Rountree (13-6).
Alex Pereira proved himself again that he is one of the most dangerous fighters in his division. Thus, at UFC 307 this Saturday, Alex Pereira defended the light heavyweight title for the second time.
Khalil Rountree put on a show at UFC 307 alongside Alex Pereira. Despite the loss, the American fighter gave Pereira a run for his money and made the champion dig deep for the win.
Khalil Rountree made his 2024 debut at UFC 307. Many people wonder what version they were going to get against reigning light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira.
In the main event of UFC 307, the light heavyweight title is on the line. The champion Alex “Poatan” Pereira (11-2) will look to defend his title for the third time in less than six months as he takes on a fellow dangerous striking in Khalil Rountree (13-5).
Check out the Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree odds for UFC 307 on Saturday, Oct. 5, with Sean Zerillo's expert UFC pick and prediction.
The UFC returns to Salt Lake City, UT this Saturday for UFC 307, and MMA KO's Drew Beaupré is here to provide predictions for all seven of the card's prelim fights.
While many have scoffed at the idea of Khalil Rountree Jr. being a credible threat at UFC 307, a former champion believes differently. Or at least did a few years back.
Check out the opening UFC 307 odds and betting lines for Saturday's pay-per-view event with Alex Pereira vs. Khalil Rountree Jr. UFC 307 takes place at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
The undisputed champion in Light Heavyweight, champion holder, Alex Pereira is to fight in UFC 307. He will fight the fast-rising star Khalil Rountree, who has displayed immense KO strength and has thrashed his opponents, in Salt Lake City, Utah next month.
The Nevada Athletic Commission has finally made Khalil Rountree suspension official on Thursday. Rountree, 34, was suspended 4.5 months and fined $157.04 for prosecution fees as part of a settlement agreement approved by commission members.
Alex Pereira is not a hard man to find in the Ocrtagon these days. Up next on his docket, Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC 307.
Khalil Rountree has tested for a banned substance and will not participate in UFC 303 against former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill. Roundtree is one of the hottest fighters out in the UFC.
The UFC 303 fight card featuring a returning Conor McGregor has lost a bout. Khaili Rountree Jr. confirmed he tested positive for a banned substance and will not meet Jamahal Hill.
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